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Denison, IA

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Population
8,214
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,287 ft
Median Home Value
$150,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$731/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,684
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Denison

Denison is a friendly county seat set along the Boyer River in western Iowa's rolling farmland. Home to around 8,400 people, the city acts as the main commercial and community hub for Crawford County. It offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life, anchored by steady local employers in agriculture and food processing, well-kept neighborhoods, and plenty of open Midwestern space.

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Families are supported by the Denison Community School District, which brings together kids from town and the neighboring rural areas. Downtown Denison holds a lot of local pride as the hometown of Oscar-winning actress Donna Reed, with a charming central square, a community arts center, and regular local events. U.S. Route 30 runs right through the city, providing an easy connection to Carroll and surrounding communities across western Iowa.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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